Articles: 

• Bias - Psychology Today

• 19 unconscious biases to overcome and help promote inclusivity

Videos: 

• Unconscious Bias Video

Websites:

• Unconscious Bias Training

An act of intentional or unintentional conduct, speech, visual or expression motivated in whole or in part by bias or prejudice that discriminates, stereotypes, excludes, intimidates, mocks, degrades, threatens, harasses or harms against anyone’s actual or perceived protected class or any combination of these.

Examples of protected classes are, but not limited to: age, race, ancestry, ethnicity, skin color, creed, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, immigration, citizen status, marital status, ex-offender status, national origin, veteran status, race, religion, religion practice, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, weight, etc.

Be Proactive:

1.  Understand District Policy and Procedures

2.  Teach Bias Incident Lessons 

3.  Define what it means to belong with your students, families, and staff.

4.  Co-construct Community Agreements and be willing to modify if needed.

5.  Use protocols to practice reflection, revision of thoughts, and hearing multiple perspectives.

6.  Share & use diverse and inclusive materials, start with positive images, associations, and identity development.

7.  Build capacity to unpack and discuss difficult or uncomfortable topics in your school, classroom, and community.

Although bias-related events might not fit the definition of a hate crime, they nevertheless have a detrimental effect on our community and require an active response in order to provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. An expression of bias deserves a response and can be an opportunity for education, even in cases when the person is not aware they have offended or did not mean to cause any harm.

Intervention Strategies: Calling Out & Calling In

Calling Out

(Bringing public attention to an individual, group or organization’s harmful words or behavior)

• Whoa, you can't say that.

• That was not necessary.

• Really? Seriously?

• I'm sorry, what?

• Did you just say ______?

• Dude, pick another word.

• Ouch! That hurts.

• Wow!

• That’s not our culture here. Those aren’t our values.

• I don’t find that funny. Tell me why that’s funny to you.

• It sounded like you said ______. Is that what you really meant?

• I need to push back against that. I disagree. I don’t see it that way.

• I need you to know how your comment just landed on me.

• Let's be careful of our words. We respect all people here.

• I don’t think that’s a ___________ thing. I think lots of different people have that quality.

• I’m not sure how hearing this makes me feel...

• That comment makes me feel uncomfortable.

• When I hear that, I feel offended.

• What I just heard was not ok.

• That sort of language/behavior is not acceptable in my classroom.

• Every single student is an equal and valued member of our shared community.

What Should I Consider When Calling Out?

• Urgency - There is an urgent need to hit "pause" to prevent further harm to others or yourself, and make it clear to others present that you are not in agreement with what is being said or done

• Influence and Safety - There is a specific power or relationship dynamic that would render calling in harmful, unsafe, or ineffective for you

• Openness - Previous attempts to call in have been unsuccessful

Calling In

(An invitation to a one-on-one or small group conversation to bring attention to an individual or group’s harmful words or behavior)

• I'm curious. What was your intention when you said that?

• “Why do you think that is the case? Why do you believe that to be true?”

• How might the impact of your words or actions differ from your intent?

• How might someone else see this differently? Is it possible that someone else might misinterpret your words/actions?

• What is making you the most fearful, nervous, uncomfortable, or worried?

• Do you mean everyone who is ___________, or are you speaking of someone in particular?

• It sounds like you might be making a generalization about a group of people based on your interactions with (or what

• you’ve heard about) one or a small number of people. Is that possible?

• Do you know how that word/symbol makes some people feel?

• I'm not sure I understood you correctly. Do you mean....?

• I don’t know if you know how that sounded, but the way it sounded to me is...

• Hold on, I need a minute to process what you just said.

• What you just said does not reflect for me the good person I know you are.

• Can we talk in private? I was concerned with your statement earlier, it comes across as insensitive to ______.

• It sounds like we are assuming _________, what if we assumed _________ instead?

• I think we should be careful here. To an outside observer, it may have sounded like we are really saying...

• I don't agree with you, but I would like to hear more about that.

What Should I Consider When Calling In ?

• Influence - You have influence with this person through a personal (e.g. close relationship) or professional (e.g. work colleague) connection

• Safety - A one-on-one or small group conversation will not compromise your safety or wellbeing

• Openness - This person has demonstrated an openness and commitment to learning how to better foster spaces of inclusion and belonging

More Resources:

Calling In/Calling Out Guide

Be Prepared for Questions and Put-Down Around Gender (Elementary)

What Do You Say To 'That's So Gay' & Other Anti-LGBTQ+ Comments?

Responding to Bias Incidents in Middle and High Schools- Anti-Defamation League

Responding to Hate and Bias at School- Learning for Justice

ThinkB4YouSpeak: Educator's Guide- GLSEN

• N-Word Resources (middle/high school level only)

Lesson Plans:

• The N-Word: Its History, Use, and Impact (Grades: 9-12)

Articles:

• OPINION | My son was called the N-word at school

• Here’s how to talk to your child about the “n-word” and racial slurs

• STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT THE N-WORD

• A Lesson on the N-Word

• Does the n-word belong in the classroom?

• If you truly knew what the N-word meant to our ancestors, you’d NEVER use it

• It’s Time to Completely Ban the N-Word in Schools

• We must confront the use of the "N-Word Pass"

• N-WORD PASSES

Videos:

• The N-Word in the Classroom - Ted Talk

Report Bias Incidents HERE

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